Last Updated on January 29, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Johnny Moore is a retired American professional basketball player renowned for his tenure with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Below is an overview of his personal and professional details:
- Full Name: John Brian Moore
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: March 3, 1958
- Hometown: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
- Weight: 175 pounds (79 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches (201cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)
- Jersey Number: 10
- Position: Point Guard
- High School: Altoona Area High School, Altoona, Pennsylvania
- College: University of Texas at Austin
- NBA Draft: 1979, 2nd round (43rd overall pick) by the Seattle SuperSonics
- Teams Played For:
- San Antonio Spurs (1980–1990)
- Dallas Mavericks (1990–1991)
- Championship Rings: None
- Children: Information not publicly available
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
Career Highlights:
- Led the NBA in assists during the 1981–82 season
- Averaged 9.4 points, 7.4 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game over his career
- Inducted into the University of Texas Hall of Honor in 1991
Professional Career:
Johnny Moore began his professional career with the San Antonio Spurs in 1980, where he played for the majority of his NBA tenure. He was known for his exceptional playmaking abilities, leading the league in assists during the 1981–82 season. Over his career, Moore appeared in 519 games, averaging 9.4 points, 7.4 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game.
Post-Retirement:
After retiring from professional basketball, Johnny Moore has been involved in various community and coaching activities. He has served as a coach for the Alamo City All-Stars, an independent American basketball team.
For more insights into Johnny Moore’s life and career, you can watch his interview on the “Sounds of Spurs” podcast: